Seguin, TX
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About Seguin
- • Actress Jackie Earle Haley, known for "Watchmen," was born in Seguin.
- • The World's Largest Pecan statue sits downtown, celebrating local pecan production.
- • Its location on the El Camino Real trail established Seguin as a trade hub.
- • A legend says buried Confederate gold remains hidden near the Guadalupe River.
- • The Great Depression significantly impacted Seguin's agricultural economy.
- • It's named after Juan Seguín; founded in 1838 and incorporated in 1853.
- • The population nears 30,000, growing faster than many Texas towns.
- • Its elevation is 525 feet, offering gentle rolling hills.
- • Manufacturing and agriculture are key drivers for the local economy.
- • There's a feeling of warm Texas hospitality and small-town charm.
- • The San Antonio Spurs, about 35 miles away, won their first NBA title in 1999.
- • Seguin High School Matadors have a historic rivalry with New Braunfels Unicorns.
- • The area's geology includes formations from the Cretaceous period.
- • The Guadalupe River flows through Seguin.
- • The area is home to the endangered Guadalupe bass.
- • The native pecan tree is a prominent part of the local flora.
- • The area was inhabited by Coahuiltecan peoples before European contact.
- • In 1838, Seguin was established and named for Juan Seguín, a Tejano revolutionary.
- • The Sebastopol House, a unique concrete home, was built in Seguin around 1856.
- • US Highway 90 runs through Seguin.